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Princess Kate scales Britain's highest peaks to raise money for cancer charity RIYADH, June 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Kate, the Princess of Wales, completed Britain’s Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours to raise funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and draw attention to life beyond cancer diagnosis. The 44-year-old princess climbed Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon, the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales, during the weekend. “I have taken on the Na

General view of Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah RIYADH, June 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast on the Gulf, killing 14 nationals. The incident occurred at 6 a.m. local time, west of the Strait of Hormuz. The cause of the crash was not immediately known. Relevant authorities launched a full

Saudi Arabia condemns Iran attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain RIYADH, June 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned Iranian attacks against Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as threats to security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said the Kingdom categorically rejected the attacks, describing them as a violation of international law and the U.N. Charter. It said such violations undermine international efforts to rest

Bahrain says Iran targeted it with missiles, drones RIYADH, June 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain said Iran targeted it with ballistic missiles and drones on Sunday, calling the attack a dangerous escalation. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry said the attack showed what it described as a deliberate policy and systematic pattern of repeated aggression against Bahrain’s sovereignty and the security of its citizens and residents. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said e

Saudi Arabia records 15,231 residency, labor and border violations in one week RIYADH, June 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia recorded 15,231 violations of residency, labor and border security regulations during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between June 18 and June 24. The nationwide campaign covered 7,589 residency violations, 4,443 border security violations and 3,199 labor law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,763 people attem

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier RIYADH, June 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Nations is working with countries to resume the evacuation of hundreds of ships and thousands of stranded seafarers from the Strait of Hormuz after the effort was halted earlier this week, a senior U.N. maritime official said on Friday. The I

Saudi customs authority thwarts smuggling of 1,098 kg of narcotics and 25 million pills RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 26 — Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority said it thwarted attempts to smuggle 1,098 kilograms of narcotics and 25,112,378 prohibited pills through the Kingdom’s land, sea and air ports of entry. The attempts were recorded between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. ZATCA said the illicit substances were concealed using different methods inside shipments i

Saudi Arabia urges global action to protect children in armed conflicts NEW YORK, June 26 — Saudi Arabia affirmed before the UN Security Council that protecting children in armed conflicts is a shared global responsibility requiring concerted efforts to address its root causes and repercussions, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. Delivering the Kingdom’s statement, Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Abdulaziz Alwasil said Saudi Arabia places childr

Saudi Arabia launches ETA service for UK citizens RIYADH, June 26 — Saudi Arabia has launched an Electronic Travel Authorization service for citizens of the United Kingdom, strengthening travel facilitation between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the service comes as part of longstanding relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom and in line with reciprocal arrangements extended by the British side to Saudi

Saudi Sabha prayer beads remain symbol of heritage, identity across generations | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 26 — The Sabha, or prayer beads, continues to hold a prominent place in Saudi society as a symbol of male identity, heritage and social belonging, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. Passed down through generations, the Sabha is commonly carried by men during formal gatherings and social occasions. While it retains its religious function as a tool for counting supplications and

UAE expands visa-on-arrival programme to six more nationalities ABU DHABI, June 26 — The United Arab Emirates has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme to include nationals of six countries and their accompanying family members, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said. The decision, effective from July 25, applies to nationals of Indonesia, Viet Nam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa who hold ordinary passports. Eligible travellers must also hold a valid residenc

Saudi Arabia launches ETA service for UK citizens starting July 1 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 25 — Saudi Arabia has launched an Electronic Travel Authorization service for UK citizens, easing entry procedures for visitors to the Kingdom. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ETA will allow UK citizens to enter Saudi Arabia multiple times and stay for up to 180 days, either consecutively or across several visits within one year. The authorization covers visits for tourism, s

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steven Butler, charge d'affaires ad interim of the U.S. embassy in Kuwait, attend a flag raising ceremony at the U.S. embassy during Rubio's visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee KUWAIT CITY, June 25 — The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait resumed operations on Wednesday during a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, mont

Saudi weather center issues heat warning for Eastern Region, rain alert for Al-Baha DAMMAM/AL-BAHA, Saudi Arabia, June 25 — Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology issued weather alerts for the Eastern Region and Al-Baha on Thursday. The center warned of a heat wave accompanied by active winds in parts of the Eastern Region, including Buqayq, Al-Udayd, Dhablotin, Al-Ahsa, Al-Hijr and affiliated areas. The conditions are expected to raise dust and reduce horizontal visib

KAUST ranks among world’s top 50 in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has ranked among the world’s top 50 universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026 for the first time. KAUST placed 48th among more than 1,600 universities from 130 countries and territories. The rankings measure universities’ contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals across

Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks to members of the media after at the United Nations headquarters in New York, on April 21.Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images SAUDI ARABIA, June 24 — Inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog will visit nuclear sites in Iran, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Mariano Grossi said, after conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran over inspection access. Grossi said the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding provides for IA

Pakistan says US-Iran technical talks to resume next week ISLAMABAD, June 24 — Technical-level talks between the United States and Iran are set to resume next week, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Pakistani Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the talks were continuing and that the current pause was temporary, not a suspension of the process. The memorandum of understanding signed last week between the United States and Iran is intended to hal

King Salman sends condolences to Qatar’s Amir after Ras Laffan facility explosion RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolence and sympathy to Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after an explosion at a gas-processing facility in Ras Laffan industrial zone caused deaths and injuries. In the message, King Salman extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to Sheikh Tamim, t

A vessel anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 29, 2026. REUTERS MUSCAT, Oman, June 24 — Oman said it would keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping without imposing tolls and has designated two temporary routes to support the safe passage of vessels departing the region. The temporary maritime corridors were established in coordination with the International Maritime Organization amid heightened security risks in the strategic waterway. Oman sa

King Salman to host 1,000 Umrah performers at personal expense RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the hosting of 1,000 male and female Umrah performers from around the world at his personal expense. The initiative falls under the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. The program will be